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Archbishop Emmanuel Obbo was born on 7 October 1952 in Nagoke Village, Nagongera, in present-day Tororo District, Uganda. He is the son of Pius Othieno and Pauline Awor.
He was ordained a Catholic priest on 13 December 1986 under the Congregation of the Apostles of Jesus (A.J.).
He later pursued higher studies in Philosophy at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, earning both a Licentiate and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Philosophy.
On 27 June 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of Soroti Diocese. He was consecrated bishop on 6 October 2007.
On 2 January 2014, Pope Francis appointed him Archbishop of Tororo following the retirement of Archbishop Denis Kiwanuka Lote.
Following the passing of Bishop Charles Martin Wamika, Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Emmanuel Obbo as Apostolic Administrator of Jinja Diocese in October 2025.
The Diocese of Jinja is a vibrant Catholic community serving the people of Busoga through evangelization, education, healthcare, social services, and pastoral care.
Established on 5 August 1966, the Diocese continues to be a beacon of faith, hope and love while promoting human dignity and community transformation.
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